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Red Colour Palash (Butea Monosperma) Flower Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Palash tree (Butea monosperma), commonly known as the Flame of the Forest, is a medium-sized deciduous tree celebrated for its spectacular flowers. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it is a hardy and resilient species suitable for cultivation across diverse Indian climates and soil types.

• Variety: Red Colour Palash (Butea Monosperma).
• Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree/Plant. Suitable for both ground planting and large pots.
• Size: 1–2 Feet Height (Sapling).
• Suitability: Can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil, making it a low-maintenance, ornamental choice.

Flower Details and Blooming

The Palash is renowned for its brilliant, vibrant blooms that typically appear when the tree is leafless, giving rise to its common name, 'Flame of the Forest'.

• Flower Appearance: Features vibrant orange-red, clustered blooms that cover the tree.
• Significance: The flowers hold cultural, medicinal, and ecological significance.
• Blooming Season: Primarily blooms in the spring season.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sun exposure (6+ hours per day) for optimal growth and flowering. It is well-suited to the hot climates of the Indian plains.
• Air Circulation: Ensure the plant is in a location with good air movement.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Plant in well-draining soil. The Palash is tolerant of poor, infertile, and rocky soils.
• Watering: Water young plants regularly to establish the root system. Mature trees are highly drought-tolerant, but potted plants will require moderate, consistent watering, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Fertilization: Fertilize during the main growing season, though it is not a heavy feeder.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.